kinda

adverb
UK: /ˈkaɪndə/
US: /ˈkaɪndə/

  1. Slightly or somewhat; to a small degree.

    1. I'm kinda tired, so I'll go home soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. This coffee tastes kinda bitter; did you add enough sugar to it? [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to soften a statement or make it less direct.

    1. I kinda think that blue is better. [ ] [ ]
    2. He's kinda strange, but I like him anyway, despite his odd habits. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

sort of somewhat rather a little
kinda preposition

  1. A shortened way of saying 'kind of'.

    1. It was kinda fun, I guess. [ ] [ ]
    2. That movie was kinda interesting; I wasn't bored at all, surprisingly. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "kinda" in English means: Slightly or somewhat; to a small degree., Used to soften a statement or make it less direct..

The phonetic transcription of "kinda" is /ˈkaɪndə/ in British English and /ˈkaɪndə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "kinda": sort of, somewhat, rather, a little.

Example usage of "kinda": "I'm kinda tired, so I'll go home soon.". More examples on the page.